HB4229

HIGHER ED ENROLLMENT FRAUD ACT

Introduced·12/11/25
Introduced Text

The Higher Education Enrollment Fraud Act mandates cybersecurity assessments and reporting for Illinois higher education institutions.

The Higher Education Enrollment Fraud Act requires institutions of higher education in Illinois to conduct an annual cybersecurity self-assessment of their information technology infrastructure. They must report on technology and data security measures to the Board of Higher Education. The Board is tasked with convening a working group to develop policies and procedures to prevent fraudulent enrollments, particularly in online courses, for financial aid and other benefits. The Board must submit a report to the General Assembly by January 15, 2027. Effective immediately.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 25

4:00 PM

House Higher Education Committee Hearing

Mar 19

4:00 PM

House Higher Education Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Feb 25

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung

Feb 11

House

Assigned to Higher Education Committee